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Portage, MI—49002

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$263,000

2.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$71,600

27.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

36.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.8%

Median Rent

$1,480

2.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$791

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,150

0.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,400

37.4% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Portage, MI

49024

Home Price Trends — Portage, MI

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Portage, MI is $263,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.7%. This indicates that home prices in Portage, MI are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$263,000	2.7%
Single Family	$257,000	3.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Portage, MI

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Portage, MI is $1,680, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Portage, MI is 1-bedrooms: $849, 2-bedrooms: $1,370, 3-bedrooms: $1,470, 4-bedrooms: $2,480. The most common rental property sizes in Portage, MI are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 41.8% and 39.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,480	$1,680
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$791	$849
2 Bed Rent	$1,150	$1,370
3 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,470
4 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,480

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.7%

1 Bedroom

39.4%

2 Bedrooms

41.8%

3 Bedrooms

12.9%

4 Bedrooms

1.7%

5+ Bedrooms

0.5%

Property Listings — Portage, MI

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Portage, MI is 51. This is a increase of 47.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$348,000	22.0%
Listing Count	46	20.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	20.0%
Days on Market	61	36.0%

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Demographics — Portage, MI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Portage, MI has a population of 19,400, which has decreased by -8.4% over the past 5 years. Portage, MI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 43.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	19,400	-8.4%
% Under 18	21.8%	-6.8%
% Seniors	18.7%	23.0%
% WFH	8.6%	126.3%
% w/ College Degree	43.0%	27.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Portage, MI is a predominantly white area, with 85.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Portage, MI is hispanic, making up 4.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.7% of the population in Portage, MI, and this percentage has decreased by 24.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	85.0%	2.9%
% Black	3.7%	-21.3%
% Hispanic	4.7%	-24.2%
% Asian	0.9%	-69.0%
% Foreign Born	3.7%	-24.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Portage, MI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 321 mortgage originations in Portage, MI, of which 87.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 25.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Portage, MI. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	321
% Conventional Loans	87.0%
% Government Loans	13.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Portage, MI

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Portage, MI under the Section 8 program is 2.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Portage, MI, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	70
Total Units Section 8	60
% Rentals under Section 8	2.2%
% Occupied Section 8	93.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$99	$791	$890
2 Bedroom	-$90	$1,150	$1,060
3 Bedroom	$0	$1,400	$1,400
4 Bedroom	-$1,000	$2,500	$1,500

Portage, MI—49002

Key Metrics at a Glance

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Home Price Trends — Portage, MI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Portage, MI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Portage, MI

Demographics — Portage, MI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Portage, MI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Portage, MI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Portage, MI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Portage, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.3
Median Home Price	$263,000
Median Household Income	$71,600

Portage, MI—49002

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Portage, MI

Home Price Trends — Portage, MI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Portage, MI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Portage, MI

Demographics — Portage, MI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Portage, MI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Portage, MI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Portage, MI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Portage, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Portage, MI

Kalamazoo, MI

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